My name is George Washington Carver. I was born in 1864 in diamond, grove. when I was born I was born into slavery.I was very young when my dad died in an accident in a near by farm.When I was about one year old, I was kidnapped with my mother and sister. I was brought back to the plantation and I was taken care by my owners.

When I was very young I had a keen interest in plants. I took care of a variety of flora and fauna. When i was around 10 years old I was known as the plant doctor. I helped my neighbors with their vegetation, by helping them by ailing their plants.

I began my formal education by the age of twelve, however I had to leave Diamond Grove and the plantation.I studied at in a small one room schoolhouse.

I attended Iowa state university.I really liked to draw.In 1890, I began studying art and music at Simpson College in Iowa, developing my painting and drawing skills through sketches of botanical samples.I moved to Ames and began my botanical studies the following year as the first black student at Iowa State

Upon completion of my Bachelor of Science degree, my professors Joseph Budd and Louis Pammel persuaded me to stay on for a master's degree.I established my reputation as a brilliant botanist.